The Belmont Bruins (15-6, 7-3 MVC) are just 2-point underdogs as they try to build on a three-game road win streak when they visit the Illinois State Redbirds (12-9, 4-6 MVC) on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at CEFCU Arena. The matchup airs at 9:00 PM ET on Gray. The matchup has an over/under set at 154 points.
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Illinois State Cover -2 vs Belmont -111
Illinois State vs. Belmont betting lines
- Illinois State moneyline odds to win: -136
- Belmont moneyline odds to win: +114
- Spread: Illinois State (-2)
- Total: 154
Illinois State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois State has done a better job covering the spread in away games (6-1-0) than it has at home (5-5-0).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Redbirds hit the over more consistently when playing at home, as they’ve exceeded the total six times in 10 opportunities this season (60%). In road games, they have hit the over four times in seven opportunities (57.1%).
- Illinois State has fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games, putting up a home record of 5-3, compared to going 0-1 in road games.
Recent trends
- The Redbirds have been scoring 71.9 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s a little lower than the 76.2 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
- Illinois State’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 70.2 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 71.0 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Redbirds are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.9 compared to 10.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (37.8% compared to 39.3% season-long).
Illinois State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-7-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 10-1-0)
- O-U-P: 12-8-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-4 (Home: 5-3; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.0 (43rd in nation) | 45.0 (273rd) | 31.0 (265th) | 27.9 (29th) | 14.2 (145th) | 10.2 (69th) |
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Belmont statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Belmont has performed better against the spread on the road (5-3-0) than at home (3-6-1) this season.
- Bruins games have finished above the over/under more often at home (eight times out of 10) than away (five of eight) this year.
- The Bruins, as moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (0-2) than on the road (3-2) this year.
Recent trends
- The Bruins have played worse offensively over their previous 10 games, compiling 79.4 points per contest, 2.5 fewer points their than season average of 81.9.
- Belmont is surrendering 79.7 points per contest in its previous 10 games, compared to its season average of 78.7 points allowed.
- In their past 10 games, the Bruins are draining 10.2 treys per contest, 0.1 fewer threes than their season average (10.3). They also have a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 contests (36.3%) compared to their season average (37.2%).
Belmont betting records this season
- ATS Record: 9-10-1 (Home: 3-6-1; Away: 5-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-1; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
- O-U-P: 14-6-0 (Home: 8-2-0; Away: 5-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-2 (Home: 7-1; Away: 3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-2; Away: 3-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.0 (72nd in nation) | 46.1 (309th) | 33.0 (149th) | 33.1 (286th) | 17.2 (18th) | 11.0 (137th) |
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